Respiratory Therapist 3

Respiratory Therapist Position

Position at Danbury Hospital $40,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for RRT's and $20,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for new grads and CRT's!

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist 3 (RRT) provides advanced cardiopulmonary care to patients across the WCHN network. Responsibilities include performing critical assessments, lab monitoring, oxygen therapy management, pharmacological interventions, bronchial hygiene, airway management, and ventilator care for adult, neonatal, and surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ventilator and rounding protocols; assist MDs in assessing cardiopulmonary status.
• Reduce length of ventilator and ICU stays through proactive patient care.
• Assess and treat hypoxia and bronchospasm with O? therapy and bronchodilators.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases; recommend therapy adjustments.
• Perform non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP) for patients across age groups.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care.
• Respond to trauma alerts, Code Green, Code 33, and Code Blue emergencies; stabilize patients.
• Safely transport ventilator patients.
• Document patient care, charges, and interventions per department standards.
• Attend mandatory in-services and meetings; assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), CPR Healthcare Provider, NBRC credentials. Open to CRT.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year; ventilator management experience (Adults/NICU) preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity and coordination required.
• Exposure to occupational hazards, including odors, noise, and patient care risks.
• Physical effort includes lifting up to 50 lbs.